Personally, I think the title sequence of Game of Thrones never gets old — Ramin Djawadi‘s incredible score paired with the fascinating revolutions and evolutions of Westeros designed by Angus Wall is one of the most unique and memorable aspects of the already unique and memorable show. And if you want a peek behind the curtain […]
Continue reading →Here at Watchers on the Wall, we don’t often report on the personal lives of the cast and crew of Game of Thrones — we like to respect their privacy and focus on the art they create. However, Emilia Clarke recently opened up about a life-threatening situation she faced not once, but twice during filming of the series, […]
Continue reading →Thinking about the end of something is never preferable, especially when it’s the end of the global phenomenon that is Game of Thrones. Ironically, though, knowing how you’ll wrap things up while you’re still in the thick of it (or even before you get started) is one of the most necessary aspects of storytelling — something that […]
Continue reading →Obviously, we knew the end was coming for Game of Thrones, but the newly-released Season 8 trailer really, truly drove that home for us yesterday. Now George R.R. Martin is weighing in on the worldwide phenomenon based on his novels coming to an end, and perhaps unsurprisingly, he has “mixed feelings.”
Continue reading →It’s not always clear what makes a character a fan favorite. Certainly if there were a set formula, every person on every show would be adored. Still, it’s a testament to how unpredictable character likability can be that Bella Ramsey fully expected fans to loathe Lyanna Mormont.
Continue reading →Things are starting to thaw a tiny bit, but with its frozen river and arctic temperatures, Chicago is still looking uncomfortably similar to Westeros during the fabled Long Night. Ironically, that’s perfect marketing for the Game of Thrones pop-up bar that opened yesterday in the city’s Replay Lincoln Park.
Continue reading →We know from previous news stories that actors from Game of Thrones have taken home various mementos from the show — Maisie Williams took home the Ned Stark-esque brown leather jacket from Season 7, for example. Kit Harington has expressed a desire to keep Longclaw once the series ends, although the showrunners have become less than […]
Continue reading →While we anxiously await news about the premiere date of Game of Thrones’ final season, we can at least console ourselves with the knowledge that Fire and Blood (volume one of George R. R. Martin‘s Targaryen history) is a mere 10 days away. In a new interview, Martin shares some fun tidbits from his new […]
Continue reading →We’ve reported for months now on production for the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones coming to an end, from filming winding down to Emilia Clarke’s farewell Instagram post and the last-ever wrap party. But no one was considering Season 8 truly finished until Kit Harington rid himself of his signature Jon Snow hair and […]
Continue reading →Season 7 of Game of Thrones didn’t lack for moments of shock and drama (as the penultimate season of the world’s most popular TV series, it would have been a letdown if it had) but the genius behind the show’s musical score, recent Emmy winner Ramin Djawadi, once again took those moments to new heights with his […]
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